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Newsweek
01-08-2025
- General
- Newsweek
CCTV Captures Moment Critically Ill Puppies Are Dumped Outside Shelter
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Pennsylvania SPCA are seeking help after a box of severely ill puppies were abandoned outside the ACCT Philly shelter last week. Security footage captured from the shelter parking lot at approximately 2:15 p.m. on July 24 showed the moment two people pulled into the shelter's parking lot, leaving a box near the entrance before driving away. When staff looked inside the cardboard box, they were shocked by what was inside. It contained two six-to-eight-week-old puppies suffering from terrible wounds and covered in maggots. ACCT Philly contacted the Pennsylvania SPCA's Animal Law Enforcement team, and the puppies were transferred to the PSPCA's hospital immediately. The puppies were in a "critical" state when they arrived and were quickly rushed to get medical help. Gillian Kocher, director of public relations at the PSPCA, told Newsweek: "The puppies had open wounds, some necrotic and were infested with maggots throughout their bodies." Pictures from the security footage of the dog drop off. Pictures from the security footage of the dog drop off. Pennsylvania SPCA The puppies, believed to be shepherd or husky mixes, were transferred to the Pennsylvania SPCA's hospital. One required emergency care at an off-site facility but both are now showing signs of improvement. "The puppies are not anywhere near being ready for adoption. We are still doing everything we can do ensure they survive. That is our main focus at this time," Kocher said. "We do hope that when they are stable enough, they are able to go into foster care to continue their recovery." According to the 2024 Shelter Animals Count Annual Report, approximately 5.77 million dogs and cats entered shelters and rescues across the United States through community intakes, which excludes animals transferred from other organizations. Of these, about 60 percent, or roughly 3.46 million animals, were found as strays, making stray intake the leading cause of shelter entries. This included approximately 1.7 million stray dogs and 1.79 million stray cats. Currently, the Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Law Enforcement team are working to try and established the details around the case. In a post on Facebook, the SPCA urged anyone with any information to come forward in helping to identify the people who left the animals at the shelter, hoping to ensure no other animals are in danger, and learn more about where the puppies came from. "An investigation is underway which is why we are working to identify the individuals in question," Kocher said. Anyone with information about the individuals in the footage is asked to contact the Pennsylvania SPCA's Humane Law Enforcement cruelty hotline at 866-601-7722 or email cruelty@ Tips can be left anonymously.
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
These 6 dogs needed second chances — and got one. See their stories
National These 6 dogs needed second chances — and got one. See their stories In Virginia, cavers carefully rescued Sparsy, a dog found stranded 50 feet underground, and helped her trust humans again. Daisy in Pennsylvania was saved by officers after a viral video showed her being abused, and now she waits for a new home. Take a look at the stories below. Colorado-based cavers, including Jesse Rochette, rescued a dog that fell about 50 feet underground in Virginia, an animal shelter said. Screengrab from the Giles County Animal Shelter's Facebook post NO. 1: CAVERS FIND 'LIVING MIRACLE' 50 FEET UNDERGROUND IN VIRGINIA. 'THERE'S A DOG DOWN HERE' The Colorado cavers spent three hours bringing her back to the surface, an animal shelter said. | Published July 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd Daisy is safe at the Pennsylvania SPCA's Philadelphia headquarters. Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania SPCA NO. 2: VIDEO OF DOG BEING ABUSED WENT VIRAL, THEN OFFICERS SAVED HER. NOW DAISY NEEDS A HOME Officers in Pennsylvania were able to identify the suspect and rescue the pup thanks to a tip from the public. | Published July 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias A 'sweet' dog who lost her leg is up for adoption in North Carolina. Humane Society of Catawba County NO. 3: 'SWEET' PUP NEEDED LEG AMPUTATED TO 'SAVE HER LIFE.' THEN A SHELTER STEPPED IN The 'spunky' dog is up for adoption in North Carolina. | Published September 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper Sandy just chilling on the couch. Video screengrab from PAWS Chicago Facebook video NO. 4: AFTER WAITING 4 YEARS, SHELTER PUP FINALLY GETS A HOME. SEE EMOTIONAL GOODBYE VIDEO 'Today, we gathered all of Sandy's favorite people to send her off with love, and we've never seen a tail work so hard!' the Chicago shelter said. | Published January 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias The dog was found in a Meijer parking lot with a note attached to her collar, the Kent County Animal Shelter said. Screen grab from Kent County Animal Shelter Facebook post. NO. 5: 'SWEET' DOG ABANDONED OUTSIDE GROCERY STORE WITH HEARTBREAKING NOTE. 'TAKE ME HOME' 'We can only imagine how difficult this choice was for you,' the Michigan shelter said in a Facebook post addressing the dog's owners. | Published February 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lauren Liebhaber Baxter is on the mend at the shelter. Photo grab from Gulf Coast Humane Society's Facebook page NO. 6: PUP WAS CLOSE TO DEATH AFTER DOG ATTACK. THEN A FACEBOOK POST CHANGED EVERYTHING 'He had no one to protect him, no shelter from the world that had been so cruel to him,' the Texas shelter said. | Published February 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
CBS News
11-03-2025
- CBS News
This Pennsylvania detective works with pit bull K-9 officers. Now he's helping get other pit bulls adopted.
A Delaware County police detective is going viral for his mission to find a loving family for every "bully dog" stuck in a Philadelphia-area animal shelter. Detective Richard Jones, who serves with the Trainer Borough Police Department, launched " Police Helping Paws" in October 2024 after he connected with the Pennsylvania SPCA on social media. Jones has built up large followings on TikTok and Instagram with videos of himself conducting basic training exercises with bully breed dogs who are staying at the SPCA's Philadelphia and Chester Springs shelters. "The best part about it is it shows what the dogs are capable of, and they're really relatable," Jones said. "These adult bullies are a perfect fit for a lot of homes." Jones would argue they're also a perfect fit for police departments — Trainer Borough is home to two of the state's first law enforcement-certified pit bulls. "Pulled from shelters, now fully certified police dogs, fighting labels and stereotypes," the text on screen reads in a video of Jones showcasing K-9s Ace and Jack. By showcasing the work of his department's pit bulls, he's built up his TikTok following to more than 236,000 people. "I think people are amazed to see former shelter dogs do these things," Jones said. "I want to convey that any dog can really do this, and any person is really capable of doing it." Sarah Brown, who works for the Pennsylvania SPCA, said the organization's shelters have been operating at full capacity since the start of the pandemic. She said most of the dogs in their care are bully breeds, and the spotlight Jones brings to those dogs helps them get adopted. "Bully-type breeds are often overlooked in the shelters," Brown said. "It's getting them out and showing their true personality." Brown said Jones' social media effort has already led to at least three dogs getting adopted. Jones urged families who plan to adopt from a shelter to go in without any pre-conceived notions, and let the dog pick you. "I think people would be really surprised, happily surprised, at what they would find in a shelter," Jones said. "They think it's sad, but I've been going to these shelters now for four, five months, and I can't wait to go."
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Free treats from Chewy for birds, cats, dogs after Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles took down the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's Super Bowl matchup, much to the pleasure of Philly sports fans and pets across the country. That's because national online pet retailer Chewy gave away 59,000 free treats for birds, cats and dogs due to the Eagles' victory in the big game. The brand posted a promo code on its Instagram story Monday morning that allowed customers to choose from a limited assortment of treats for no charge. "... AND we have just witnessed another championship performance!" the brand later posted on its Instagram story, announcing the end of the promotion. "You, our Chewy family, have redeemed all 59,000 bird, dog and cat treats! Truly a record-setting achievement and a BIG WIN for pets everywhere," the post reads. "Thank you to everyone who participated. Enjoy your treats!" Chewy also donated food to animal organizations in Pennsylvania, Kansas City In addition to the free treats, Chewy also said it is donating 59,000 pounds of food to the Pennsylvania SPCA and the Kansas City Pet Project, two organizations that help animals in need. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. According to the Pennsylvania SPCA's website, the organization's mission is to "protect animals, prevent cruelty and to improve the health and quality of life throughout Pennsylvania." The organization has four physical locations, including one in North Philadelphia, and has a Humane Law Enforcement Department that covers 18 counties throughout the state. The Kansas City Pet Project is a nonprofit that, according to its website, cares for more than 15,000 animals a year and has 14 locations in Missouri and Kansas to adopt out pets. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
